Make Me an Author (AT HOME Kits!)

Today, 8/20, is the last day for our Make Me an Author program participants to return their final drafts of their books for publication. With questions, contact Children's Program Coordinator Neena McBaer at children@pawlinglibrary.org or 845-855-3444.

This is the regular weekly meeting of the Pawling Library Battle of the Books team.

Battle of the Books is a national Summer Reading Program for middle- and high-school students. Participants in the Mid-Hudson Library System program are asked to read the selected titles each summer, and then participate in trivia battles based on the books. The goal of the program is to promote a love of reading in children and teens, to expose them to titles and authors that they might not encounter in school, and to inspire teamwork and good sportsmanship in an atmosphere of friendly competition.

For more information, please contact Young Adult Program Coordinator, Maureen McGrath @ teen@pawlinglibrary.org

POSTPONED: The Pawling Library's Battle of the Books team will have a practice battle with the team from the Beekman Library. To be held at the Beekman Library, located at 11 Town Center Blvd., Hopewell Junction, NY.

For more information, contact Young Adult Program Coordinator Maureen McGrath @ teen@pawlinglibrary.org

Slow E-Motions: Music & Movement Classes with Two Right Feet

(1-6 years and a caregiver)

Thursdays 10:30 – 11:15 AM – Library Annex 

Program runs weekly for eight weeks, 7/7 - 8/26

A program all about learning to identify, understand, and respond positively to our emotions and feelings. This program features music, dance, and instrument activities designed to explore feelings like frustration, anger, and happiness.

Two Right Feet’s program was developed in 200 0 by a speech and language pathologist who also held a degree in dance. Hannah Demmerle, current program director, holds a degree in occupational therapy (COTA) and develops the group’s educational programs and curriculum. Live music and ASL (American Sign Language) are a few of the other highlights of Two Right Feet’s enrichment programs. Registration is required. Registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/367873177577

This program is sponsored in part by Dutchess County Office of Children and Family Services.

Presenter: Dr. James Utter

Thursday, August 25
7-8 pm

Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

Discover the magnificence of the Great Swamp, one of largest freshwater wetlands in New York State.

About our presenter: Dr. Utter is Chairman of Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS) and Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies and Biology at SUNY Purchase. He is committed to educating the public about the importance of wetland habitat, conducts research on some of the unique flora and fauna in this area, and carries out conservation projects in the Great Swamp Watershed. His efforts in obtaining grant money and collaborating with numerous other environmental organizations, has helped procure permanent protection for over 1,000 acres of ecologically important properties in the Great Swamp Watershed. Dr. Utter studies rare turtles and leads conservation efforts to protect and increase their critical nesting habitats. Among his other interests are studying a rare woodland lily and a very rare, threatened, butterfly unique to our ecosystem. Among his team’s many accomplishments are increasing nectar resources for the butterfly, expanding its occupied habitat, and doubling its local population. Dr. Utter recently obtained a five-year USDA-NRCS grant to improve and conserve habitat for the threatened New England Cottontail.

Dr. Utter, a long-time birder, graduated from SUNY Oneonta and earned his PhD from Rutgers University. He and his fellow FrOGS Board members, lead canoe paddles, bird walks and other activities so check out the FrOGS website for events where you can participate.http://frogs-ny.org

Saturday, 8/27 in the Library Courtyard (weather permitting)

Drop-in anytime from 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Thanks to our excellent community readers, we've earned a celebratory end of summer ice cream party! We're only half way through summer and already Pawling has collectively read over 50,000 minutes (as of 8/1/22). To celebrate, readers of all ages are invited to join us for ice cream sandwiches, popsicles, and fun and games in the courtyard.

Drop in with your friends or family on August 27th, anytime from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, no registration required. We'll have yard games like lawn bowling and provide access to our outdoor play materials, including our water play tables and giant lawn blocks.

This event is intended for patrons who have participated in our Summer Reading Challenge, but all are welcome to join us and celebrate their hard work! For more information, please email Maureen or Neena or call us at 845-855-3444.

This is the regular weekly meeting of the Pawling Library Battle of the Books team.

Battle of the Books is a national Summer Reading Program for middle- and high-school students. Participants in the Mid-Hudson Library System program are asked to read the selected titles each summer, and then participate in trivia battles based on the books. The goal of the program is to promote a love of reading in children and teens, to expose them to titles and authors that they might not encounter in school, and to inspire teamwork and good sportsmanship in an atmosphere of friendly competition.

For more information, please contact Young Adult Program Coordinator, Maureen McGrath @ teen@pawlinglibrary.org

The Pawling Library Battle of the Books team will have a practice battle with the team from the Putnam Valley Library. To be held at the Putnam Valley Library, 30 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, NY.

For more information, please contact  Young Adult Program Coordinator Maureen McGrath @ teen@pawlinglibrary.org

Weather permitting, the library will have books for sale as part of the Second Saturdays on the Village Green. Find us at the corner of Arch St & Charles Colman Blvd.